BNF presentation directory

Explore British National Formulary presentations, drill into dispensing trend data, and identify which pharmacies drive the greatest usage of each medicine.

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Presentation	Product	Chemical substance	Chapter	Items dispensed
LINC-Flo sterile leg bag with lever tap direct inlet 500ml 22502655014	LINC-Flo sterile leg bag with lever tap direct inlet 500ml	Leg Bags	Incontinence Appliances	670
Peristeen anal irrigation system accessory unit small 21280000106	Peristeen anal irrigation system accessory unit small	Anal Irrigation System	Appliances	670
Ropinirole 5mg tablets 0409010H0AAADAD	Ropinirole hydrochloride	Ropinirole hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	670
Exocin 0.3% eye drops 1103010Y0BBAAAA	Exocin	Ofloxacin	Eye	669
Nicorette Freshmint 2mg medicated chewing gum 0410020B0BBAPBA	Nicorette	Nicotine	Central Nervous System	669
Option soft convex ileostomy bag with filter and soft touch closure 35mm plateau 20-34mm 23603356269	Option soft convex ileostomy bag with filter and soft touch closure 35mm plateau 20-34mm	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	669
Allevyn Gentle Border Heel dressing 23cm x 23.2cm 20030900074	Allevyn Gentle Border Heel dressing 23cm x 23.2cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	668
Skinnies Viscose stockinette vest long sleeve 2-5 years 20090000983	Skinnies Viscose stockinette vest long sleeve 2-5 years	Stockinette	Dressings	668
Tapentadol 75mg tablets 0407020AGAAABAB	Tapentadol	Tapentadol	Central Nervous System	668
Matoride XL 18mg tablets 0404000M0BHACAM	Matoride	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	667
Aquacel Foam dressing (adhesive) 17.5cm x 17.5cm 20031600095	Aquacel Foam dressing (adhesive) 17.5cm x 17.5cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	666
Gaviscon Double Action chewable tablets mixed berries 0101021B0BEBFA0	Gaviscon	Alginic acid compound preparations	Gastro-Intestinal System	666
Imigran Subject 6mg/0.5ml inj syringe refill pack 0407041T0BBAEAE	Imigran	Sumatriptan succinate	Central Nervous System	666
Mevalia low protein penne 0913261K0BDACAC	Mevalia specialist food replacer pasta	Specialist food replacer pasta (0913261)	Nutrition and Blood	666
NovaLife TRE 1 colostomy bag with viewing option, maxi 15-55/70mm beige 23350703858	NovaLife TRE 1 colostomy bag with viewing option, maxi 15-55/70mm beige	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	666
Tegaderm Foam dressing 10cm x 10cm square 20030600271	Tegaderm Foam dressing 10cm x 10cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	666
Gauze swab type 13 light BP 1988 8ply sterile 10cm x 10cm 20120000224	Gauze swab type 13 light BP 1988 8ply sterile 10cm x 10cm	Swabs	Dressings	665
ConvaTec Silesse Sting Free skin barrier spray 23804808017	ConvaTec Silesse Sting Free skin barrier spray	Skin Fillers And Protectives	Stoma Appliances	664
Denosumab 120mg/1.7ml solution for injection vials 0606020Z0AAABAB	Denosumab	Denosumab	Endocrine System	664
Nicotine 500micrograms/dose nasal spray 0410020B0AAANAN	Nicotine	Nicotine	Central Nervous System	664
Nystaform cream 1310020U0BCAAAE	Nystaform	Nystatin	Skin	664
Terbinafine 1% gel 131002030AAACAC	Terbinafine hydrochloride (Topical)	Terbinafine hydrochloride	Skin	664
Pirenzepine 50mg tablets 0103020P0AAAAAA	Pirenzepine	Pirenzepine	Gastro-Intestinal System	663
Valni XL 30mg tablets 0206020R0CFABAN	Valni	Nifedipine	Cardiovascular System	663
Comfifast stockinette 5cm 20090000479	Comfifast stockinette 5cm	Stockinette	Dressings	662

Why monitor BNF codes?

Link medicine usage to pharmacy and prescriber behaviour to find optimisation opportunities.

Track cost pressure

Identify presentations with rising spend and create intervention plans focused on switching opportunities or formulary alignment.

Understand demand drivers

Cross-reference high-volume medicines with local health priorities and prescriber activity to target support programs.